She Persisted

Inspired by the #1 Simone Biles was raised by her grandparents and had to overcome many hardships as a child. After trying gymnastics for the first time on a field trip from elementary school, Simone continued with the sport, working hard and reaching professional levels. She persisted in the field and went on to become the most decorated US gymnast of all time. Through it all, she inspired kids everywhere to follow their dreams. In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and;Coretta Scott King Honor;recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Simone Biles--and how Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Simone Biles''s footsteps and make a difference!;A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Ruby Bridges, Diana Taurasi, and more!

Product details

• Authors: Alexandra Boiger, Chelsea Clinton, Clinton Chelsea, Gillian Flint, Kekla Magoon, Magoon Kekla
• Assisted by: Boiger Alexandra (Illustration), Flint Gillian (Illustration)
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.10.2023
• EAN: 9780593620670
• ISBN: 978-0-593-62067-0
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 194 mm x 7 mm
• Series: She Persisted
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Mankind; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Girls & Women, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Performing Arts / Dance, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Picture books, Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women, Dance, ballet (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dance, ballet, Relating to African American / Black American people, JUVENILE NONFICTION / African American & Black